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The start of a new year isn't only a great time to set some goals, it's a perfect time to reflect on where you've been, what you've learned, and how you've grown. Bonnie & Renee give their answers to some dig-deeper questions from the past year. These are great conversation starters for a date night or friend group, too!

On those days where you're stuck inside because of weather or sick children, we've got you covered! This episode is full of ideas for being indoors with kids of all ages and not losing your mind. Don't let a surprise like weather or being UNDER the weather throw you for a loop!

The average cost of raising a child in the US per year is roughly $16,000. What goes into that estimate and what can budget-conscious families do to whittle that down? In this episode, we walk through some ways you can raise children without digging yourself deep into debt--and still have fun!

Words matter. The words we say and those we focus on. In this episode we outline 10 easy, creative, and kid-friendly ways to incorporate scripture (the most powerful words there are!) into your home. Words carry energy, so why not bring some positive, growth-centered energy into your new year?

We hear it all the time: moms are overwhelmed juggling ALL THE THINGS and it seems like everything falls on us. Maybe we talk to our kids about "helping out" or being "mommy's helper," but is this doing the trick? Does it teach initiative and teamwork? Catch this week's episode for some new language you might want to try to ease the burdens you're carrying.

Mell Hashey, of the Strong Family Project, joins us in this episode to talk about the elements that make a strong family. Mell and her husband Joe have incorporated all seven of these in their family of 5 and she walks us through some great tips for positive family routines, solid identity, and ways to get everybody contributing to the family.

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Christmas can break the bank, but it doesn't have to be that way. On this episode, we run down some ways you can spend within your means and not spend January getting out of debt. And if that train has already left the station for this December, you can use it as motivation for next year!

We asked our listeners & you responded! This episode is full of tried & true Christmas traditions. If you're looking for something new and fun to try this season, you're sure to find something in our conversation! And if you're already too overwhelmed to think about adding one more thing, we get it! No pressure.

Part 1 of 2: On this episode, we're talking about looking at the big picture of the holidays and asking the question what might we slide off the table? Does our calendar HAVE to look jam-packed? Do we NEED to do that cookie swap or gift exchange? How can we get more intentional at the holidays and find some of that "peace and goodwill" all the songs talk about?

In 2023, it's nothing to snap a photo and post it in a matter of seconds, and parents are at the top of the list for posting about our kids. We call it sharenting. In this episode we run down 15 things to consider before hitting "post" for pictures of our kiddos.